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Ministry of Railways
309 Railway Stations provided with Video Surveillance System
Remaining 674 Railway Stations targeted for completion by October, 2022
Agreement was signed between RailTel’s subsidiary RailTel Enterprises Ltd and Indian Railways on dated 24th March, 2017 for providing Video Surveillance System at 983 Railway Stations.
The project cost is ₹ 500 crore and ₹ 295 crore have been allocated for the same under Nirbhaya Fund till 2021-22
As on date, 309 Railway Stations have been provided with Video Surveillance System and remaining 674 Railway Stations have been targeted for completion by October, 2022.
This information was given by the Minister of Railways, Communications and Electronics & Information Technology, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw in a written reply to a question in Rajya Sabha today.
Prime Minister's Office
Prime Minister remembers Swami Vivekananda on his Punya Tithi
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has remembered Swami Vivekananda on his Punya Tithi and said that his ideals of service, humanity and spiritual enlightenment continue to inspire and guide us towards building a strong and vibrant India.
The Prime Minister tweeted;
“Remembering the great Swami Vivekananda on his Punya Tithi. His ideals of service, humanity and spiritual enlightenment continue to inspire and guide us towards building a strong and vibrant India. We reiterate our commitment to fulfilling his vision of unity and brotherhood.”
Ministry of Law and Justice
PRESS COMMUNIQUE
In exercise of the power conferred by Article 223 of the Constitution of India, the President is pleased to appoint, Smt. Justice Sabina, senior-most Judge of the Himachal Pradesh High Court, to perform the duties of the office of the Chief Justice of that High Court with effect from the 25.05.2022 consequent upon the retirement of Shri Justice Mohammad Rafiq, Chief Justice, Himachal Pradesh High.
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Ministry of Agriculture &
Farmers Welfare
Technological Products by Krishi Vigyan Kendra 
The Government has made provision for opening of KrishiVigyan Kendra  in each of the rural districts keeping in view the rationale that new agricultural technologies and best practices are assessed and demonstrated at farmers’ fields.
The quality technological products produced by KVKs during the last three years are 5.48 lakh quintals seeds, 1150.53 lakh planting materials, 2.74 lakh quintals bio-products; and 680.79 lakh Livestock strains and fingerlings.
The activities of KVKs include assessment and demonstration of agricultural technologies; training of farmers and extension personnel; providing farm advisories to farmers; and production of quality seeds, planting materials and other technological inputs, besides creating awareness on improved agricultural technologies among the farmers. These activities lead to the adoption of new technologies by the farmers that solve their field problems, reduce the cost of cultivation and increase production and returns to them.
This information was given by the Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Shri Narendra Singh Tomar in a written reply in Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
IREDA holds 14th Stakeholders' Interaction Meeting
Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency , a Mini Ratna  Government of India enterprise under the administrative control of Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, conducted its 14th Stakeholders' Interaction Meet today, 16th September, 2023, facilitating constructive discussions for development of Renewable Energy sector and seeking valuable feedback from esteemed business partners. The meeting was chaired by Chairman and Managing Director  of IREDA, Shri Pradip Kumar Das and took place through a virtual platform, ensuring broad participation and engagement.
The session commenced with a comprehensive presentation highlighting recent business initiatives undertaken by IREDA, coupled with notable achievements. The presentation also included recent amendments made by IREDA to its existing loan products and provided an Action Taken Report on the major suggestions received from stakeholders during the previous meeting.
In his address, the CMD expressed his gratitude to IREDA's business partners, emphasizing their crucial role in the company's historic growth and achievements. He acknowledged that the stakeholders' interaction meets have been instrumental in boosting IREDA's rapid growth.
Shri Das underlined IREDA's commitment to supporting emerging renewable technologies, even in projects with sizable financing requirements and extended construction timelines, such as Green Hydrogen and Offshore Wind. He highlighted IREDA's readiness to finance these ventures and its position as a leading joint lender. This commitment is further reinforced by the signing of Memorandum of Understanding  between IREDA and various Public Sector Banks and Financial Institutions.
During the discussion, the business partners conveyed their gratitude for the prompt response and support provided by the IREDA team during project development. They also lauded IREDA for innovative financial products designed to cater to the unique requirements of the renewable energy sector.
The 14th Stakeholders' Interaction Meet provided a valuable platform for IREDA and its esteemed partners to engage in fruitful dialogues, foster collaboration, and exchange valuable insights.
Ministry of Tourism
Ministry of Tourism receives more than 500 requests for help in 2 days from foreign tourists on ‘Stranded in India’ portal
The Ministry of Tourism, Government of India launched the ‘Stranded in India’ portal on 31st March, 2020 for international tourists. In its first two days itself it has received more than 500 queries/ requests for help.
The ministry is coordinating assistance to tourists with joint effort and support of the Ministry of External Affairs and state officials to address these queries. The Ministry has also been coordinating with the respective embassies regarding problems faced by the guests.
The majority of the requests received from foreign tourists are seeking information for traveling back to their home countries and also looking at extension of the visas to stay in India following the national lockdown.
The other issue being faced by tourists traveling within India is to reach metro cities like Delhi and Mumbai from where flights can be taken out of India once lockdown lifts..
The Hotels and Restaurant Division of the Ministry has been in constant touch with several hotels, which are accommodating guests during the lock down and coordinating with the respective embassies regarding problems faced by the guests, if any. Hotels are being requested to follow the protocol and extend their support till the departure of such guests are arranged by the embassies.
Ministry of Tourism has setup a task force to address the issues being brought forward in real time.
Please visit strandedinindia.com or incredibleindia.org for further details.
Special Service and Features
Suitable premises needed for Choolaimedu Post office
Department of Posts invites offers for suitable premises in or near the locality to house the Choolaimedu Post office, Chennai 600 094. The premises should have the carpet area around 1800 sq ft in ground floor with all facilities including water, power, parking space, toilet etc. The premises should be ready for immediate occupation. The intending persons may send their letter in a sealed cover addressed to “M.Sriraman, The Senior Superintendent of Post Offices, Chennai City Central Division, Chennai 600 017, quoting all the terms and conditions for lease. The minimum lease period will be for 5 years.
The above offers should reach this office on or before 17.09.2021
Priority would be given to premises belonging to Public Sector undertakings/ Government Departments. Response from real estate agents and brokers will not be entertained and no brokerage will be paid.
The Department of Posts reserves its right to accept or reject any offer without assigning reason therefor.
It is stated in a press release issued by Shri. M.Sriraman, Senior Superintendent of Post offices, Chennai City Central Division, Chennai-600 017.
Special Service and Features
Graduation Day of BARC Training School at IGCAR campus, OCES - 2021
The 16 th batch  of Trainee Scientific Officers from the BARC Training School at Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research , Kalpakkam has successfully completed their one year orientation- cum-training in the field of Nuclear Science and Engineering in six disciplines  Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Fast Reactor Technology , Electronics & Instrumentation and Nuclear Fuel Cycle Chemistry and graduated in a special event that took place at IGCAR on October 26, 2022.
Dr. Vidya Sundararajan, Head, BARC Training School at IGCAR & Head, PHRMD, SQRMG, IGCAR welcomed the gathering and gave a brief overview of the OCES programme which is being conducted at IGCAR successfully for the past 16 years. She recalled the humble beginning of BARC training school at IGCAR Campus with 20 Trainees in September 2006. During the last 16 years, 570 trainees have graduated and successfully placed in various units of DAE.
Prof. B. Venkatraman, Distinguished Scientist and Director, IGCAR & General Service Organisation  during his address, recalled his training school days and rewards of networking within a batch. He appreciated the long term vision of Dr. Homi Bhabha in laying a road map for India’s three stage nuclear programme as early as in 1950. He took pride in saying that India was the only country to use carbide fuel and close the fuel cycle successfully. He advised the Trainee Officers to put in their best efforts and combine with lateral thinking towards achieving success in their endeavours.
Prof M. Sai Baba, Director, Centre for Professional Development & Training & Professor in School of Social Sciences, M.S. Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences, Bengaluru, Visiting Professor, National Institute of Advanced Studies Bengaluru, & former Director, Resources Management Group, IGCAR, was the Chief Guest and distributed the prestigious Homi Bhabha Prizes comprising of medallions and certificates to the toppers and released the souvenir featuring the activities of training school during the academic year 2021-2022.
In his address Dr Sai Baba paid tribute to the former director Late Dr. Baldev Raj, who was instrumental in starting the training school at Kalpakkam in 2006. Emphasizing on the need for all nations to be energy independent, he mentioned about the role of DAE in ensuring energy security to our Country. He motivated the trainees to carry out their assigned work efficiently putting in their best for most of their time, contribute the rest of their time for the betterment of the organization and for self-development.
Ms. Khushboo Varshney from the 16 th batch from nuclear fuel cycle chemistry discipline is the overall topper of this batch and the recipient of the Homi Bhabha Medal. The graduating Trainee Scientific Officers will be placed in important projects across various Units of DAE.
Vote of thanks was delivered by Dr. N. Madurai Meenachi, Head, OCES-Training Section.
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Ministry of Defence
Operation Samudra Setu - INS Shardul brings back 233 Indian Nationals from Iran
INS Shardul, deployed for Operation Samudra Setu, entered Porbandar harbour with 233 Indian Nationals onboard, who were earlier evacuated from Bandar Abbas port in Iran.
Personnel from Indian Navy, State authorities and Police were present to receive the evacuees. All arrangements including a screening zone, a sanitisation zone, availability of ambulances and buses for transport were put in place at the port.
The evacuees were disembarked and were taken for medical screening at the jetty followed by Customs clearance and other formalities. The evacuees thereafter boarded buses arranged to take them to the designated quarantine zones. District wise details of the evacuees had already been forwarded to the administration beforehand.
Operation Samudra Setu is the Indian Navy's contribution to the Govt. of India's national efforts to facilitate return of Indian citizens from foreign shores. So far a total of 3107 Indian citizens have been brought back from Maldives , Sri Lanka  and Iran  by Indian Naval ships Jalashwa, Magar and Shardul.
Department of Atomic Energy
Government says, there was no displacement involved at Kudankulam Power Plant in Tamil Nadu
72 Project Affected Persons have been recruited in Group ‘C’ posts at KKNPP as per the extant guidelines.
Government says, there was no displacement involved at Kudankulam Power Plant in Tamil Nadu.
In reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha, Union Minister of State  Science & Technology; Minister of State  Earth Sciences; MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh said, the compensation for land and landed assets as finalized by the state government was paid to the landowners.
So far, 72 Project Affected Persons have been recruited through this recruitment process. Large numbers of locals are also employed with the contractors. In addition, business opportunities for the locals in supply of goods and services have also been generated.
The setting up of the project provided employment opportunities for the local people in NPCIL. Relaxation in age and percentage of marks in essential qualification is being provided to the Project Affected Persons  in the recruitments of Group ‘C’ posts at KKNPP as per the extant guidelines.
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Prime Minister's Office
PM condoles loss of lives due to road accident in Satna, Madhya Pradesh
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has condoled the loss of lives due to road accident in Satna, Madhya Pradesh.
The Prime Minister said, “ मध्य प्रदेश के सतना में हुई दुर्घटना से गहरा दुख पहुंचा है। संकट की इस घड़ी में मेरी संवेदनाएं पीड़ित परिवारों के साथ हैं। हादसे में जो घायल हुए हैं, मैं उनके शीघ्र स्वस्थ होने की कामना करता हूं।”
Ministry of Road Transport & Highways
NHAI gears up to keep National Highways in good condition before monsoon
In order to keep the national highways in patchless and traffic worthy condition, National Highway Authority of India  has directed its Regional Officers  and Project Directors  to undertake maintenance of the National Highways on top priority-basis considering ensuing monsoon season. The aim is to facilitate timely action and keep the highway stretches traffic-worthy ahead of the monsoon season i.e. latest by 30th June, 2020.
NHAI has issued new policy guidelines to help its ROs/PDs plan and prioritize better; and then expedite the process of highway maintenance in the desired manner. The target is to ensure thorough planning of the requisite activities and the implementation of the same in a time bound manner.
Regional Officers of NHAI have been delegated sufficient financial powers to take quick decisions regarding maintenance activities. Project Directors have been advised to make assessment of the condition of highways supported by technology driven tools through car mounted camera/ drone/ Network Survey Vehicle  etc. for identification of various highway distress  and plan rectification measures.
All field officers have been directed to adhere to the timelines, regularly monitor the progress of maintenance work and keep reporting the same to the Authority at regular intervals.
NHAI HQ will be monitoring the progress closely through its Project Management Software – Data Lake where pictures of before and after repair works would be uploaded, apart from other repair related information.
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
Approval accorded to Zonal Master Plan of Bhagirathi Eco-Sensitive Zone
In a review meeting of the CHAARDHAAM ROAD PROJECT in the State of Uttarakhand via Video Conferencing, Union Environment Minister, Shri Prakash Javadekar informed that the Zonal Master Plan, prepared by the Government of Uttarakhand and appraised by the Ministry of Jal Shakti, has been accorded approval by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change on 16th July,2020.
The Bhagirathi Eco-Sensitive Zone notification from Gaumukh to Uttarakashi covering an area of 4179.59 sq. kilometer was issued by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change on 18th December 2012 keeping in view the requirements of the local people without affecting their rights and privileges and also ensuring eco-friendly development for their livelihood security. The notification was subsequently amended on 16th April, 2018 in consultation with the Ministry of Road, Transport and Highways, GOI; Government of Uttarakhand and Indian Road Congress.
The Bhagirathi Eco-Sensitive Zone notification mandated the State Government of Uttarakhand to prepare ZMP to be implemented under the supervision of the Monitoring Committee.
The ZMP is based on watershed approach and includes governance in the area of forest and wildlife, watershed management, irrigation, energy, tourism, public health and sanitation, road infrastructure, etc.
The approval of ZMP will give a boost to conservation and ecology of the area and also to undertake developmental activities as permitted under ZMP.
The review meeting of the CHAARDHAAM ROAD PROJECT in the State of Uttarakhand was chaired by Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways and MSMEs Shri Nitin Gadkari. Chief Minister of Uttarakhand Shri Trivendra Singh Rawat, Union Minister of State for Road Transport & Highways Gen  V K Singh and the State Ministers of Environment & Forest, PWD among others participated in the meeting. Union Secretaries of Road Transport & Highways, Environment and Forests, DG Roads, DG and senior officers of the two Ministries and State Government also attended.
The approval of ZMP will give a boost to conservation and ecology of the area and also to undertake developmental activities as permitted under ZMP. The approval will also pave way for faster execution of the ChaarDhaam Project.
Ministry of Road Transport & Highways
Project for Chennai Port to Maduravoyal corridor in Tamil Nadu to be completed by December 2024
In a series of tweets Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Shri Nitin Gadkari said working towards providing seamless multimodal connectivity in New India the project for Chennai Port to Maduravoyal corridor in Tamil Nadu has been developed at an estimated cost of Rs. 5800 Crore.
The Minister said the proposed elevated stretch of 20.5 km will be developed in 4 sections and will start inside the Chennai Port and end after the Maduravoyal interchange.
Shri Gadkari said the project will be completed by December 2024 & it will serve as a dedicated freight corridor for Chennai bound port traffic & increase the handling capacity of Chennai Port by 48% and subsequently reduce the waiting time at the port by 6 hours.
Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
On International Women’s DayMinistry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship celebrates the contribution of Women in Skill Development
Uplift, work hard, get noticed and achieve what you want to – Dr. Mahendra Nath Pandy
The Minister of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Dr.MahendraNath Pandey inaugurated a function organised to mark the International Day for Women, at NDMC Convention Centre in New Delhi today. The Minister honoured women entrepreneurs from across the country for their contribution in skill development and becoming from job seekers to job givers and achieving great success in their respective entrepreneur fields. The Minister lauded the sincere and untiring efforts of the women entrepreneurs across India and turning the tables from adversity to opportunity.
At the function Dr. MahendraNath Pandey gave away appreciation letter to noteworthy women entrepreneurs.On occasion, the Minister congratulated all the women awardees and said that an independent women can affect the society in a positive way and take it forward. He said that the Government is committed for empowerment of women. He further said that the Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Ministry, in collaboration with the Ministry of Women and Child Development, will impart training to 10,000 Divyang  women to make them self-dependent and job creators.
He said that the Government is keeping women at the centre of all public welfare schemes to make them capable and empowered. He said, “all the ministries of the government of India are working to empower the women of the country through various schemes”. He said that this will go a long way in making Aatmanirbhar Bharat, a reality.
While speaking on the occasion the Secretary, Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Shri Praveen Kumarsaid that “women entrepreneurs have not only become independent but they have also broken gender barrier”. He said that “20 per cent of the successful trainees under PM-Kaushal Vikas Yojana have become entrepreneurs”.
On this occasion, many women entrepreneurs from various parts of the country narrated their success stories in person and through video conference and thanked the Skill Development Ministry for changing their lives through their various programmes. At the end the Minister congratulated all the women present at the function and exhorted them to uplift themselves, work hard, get noticed and achieve what they want to.
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Ministry of Education
The first batch of Tamil Nadu delegates explore Sarnath and Ganga Ghats during the second day at the ‘Kashi Tamil Sangamam’
The first batch of delegates who came to Kashi from Tamil Nadu to attend the ‘Kashi Tamil Sangamam’ visited Ghats of the holy river Ganga, Shri Kashi Vishwanath temple, Tathagat Ghat and Mulgandha kuti Vihar at Sarnath and the exhibition sites located at the sprawling Banaras Hindu University campus.
The delegates reached the banks of the river Ganga early in the morning and took a dip at the Hanuman Ghat, while enjoying in the morning chill under the warm sunshine. After bathing, they reached Baba Darbar where they performed meditation at Kashi Vishwanath temple. Bathing at the holy Ganges and Baba's meditation were immensely gratifying for them.
The delegates also visited Sarnath, which is one of the four main Buddhist pilgrimage destinations. They were delighted to visit the Tathagat Ghat located in Sarai Mohana, situated near Sarnath and enjoyed the cultural evening. They gathered knowledge about the thousands of years old history and heritage by visiting the place of the first sermon of Lord Buddha. Delegates expressed their happiness witnessing the archaeological complex, the ‘Mulgandha kuti Vihar’, and its nearby attractions.
The delegates, mostly comprising students from Tamil Nadu, also visited the Banaras Hindu University campus in the morning and various exhibition sites based at the "Kashi Tamil Sangamam" venue. They were able to learn and gather knowledge about the rich cultural and history of the two holy cities.
Shivamaya  and Shaktimaya  conjointly lit up "Sangam" and under its aura the ecstasy of the entire event descended into the heart of every generation.
The attendance at the event so far by the guests and delegates from Tamil Nadu is not only inspiring at the historic "Kashi Tamil Sangamam" event, but the turnout of local Kashi residents in large numbers was also remarkable.